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Patrick Leahy: “Mr. President, I am concerned about the welfare bill before us, the Republican version. ... The Senate Republican plan…”

On the recordSeptember 7, 1995
Mr. President, I am concerned about the welfare bill before us, the Republican version. ... The Senate Republican plan cuts spending on welfare now, but you can be sure that local taxpayers will be picking up the tab later.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Addressing concerns about the Republican welfare bill during Senate floor debate.

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